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Date: May 16, 2026 Participant: Relay Pioneers #9021 Race: 2026 Ogden Marathon Relay Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish The Relay Pioneers delivered a consistent performance in the 2026 Ogden Marathon relay, clocking a total time of 3:59:48 over 26.2 miles with an average pace of 9:09 min/mile. Their pacing remained mostly steady, with splits ranging from 8:33 to 10:02 min/mile. Notably, the team displayed improved speed towards the latter stages of the race, closing with strong times in the final kilometers: a quick 8:33 at mile 22 and an impressive 8:51 in the last mile, indicating effective endurance management. General stats show that the Pioneers placed 14th overall out of 53 teams. In terms of gender-specific results, they secured the 13th spot. Compared to previous performances, specifically the 2025 event where conditions varied, their pace showed a significant improvement, reducing the average pace from 10:55 min/mile to 9:09 min/mile. The variability in their split times could be an area to investigate for further consistency enhancements in future relays.